Tekstblad met verklaring van de prent over Mechanica, p. 39 1695

This handwritten page, titled "La Mechanique," is a textual explanation of the principles of mechanics, written by Charles Perrault in 1695. The page is part of a larger work called "Le Cabinet des beaux Arts," which aimed to explain the various arts and sciences through a combination of text and illustrations. Perrault's text delves into the power of mechanics, comparing it to the other arts and highlighting its ability to move heavy objects, such as rocks and trees, with a strength surpassing even nature.